The RS100, first launched in 2009 by

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, is a singlehanded

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. Possessing an asymmetric

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the boat has two PY numbers of 981 for the 10.2 rig and 1004 for the 8.4 rig. The RS100 has a racing event circuit in the

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and in

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, with the Eurotour beginning in 2011.

Performance and design

A comprehensive development blog was kept throughout the design and testing and launch of the RS100.

Awards

* 2010 - Awarded Yachts & Yachting magazine's ''Dinghy of the Year'' in the UK. * 2011 - Voted Sailing World magazine's overall ''Boat of the Year'' in the USA magazine's 25th annual awards.

World Championships

References

External links

RS Sailing (Global HQ)

ISAF Connect to Sailing

International RS Classes Association (IRSCA)

UK RS Association
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